| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $249.29 | 3.332% | $257.5963 | $257.60 | $257.60 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.37 | 9.437% | $38.7079 | $38.71 | $38.70 | $38.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.71 | 12.242% | $90.5905 | $90.59 | $90.60 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.44 | 12.414% | $260.171 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $224.27 | 11.389% | $249.8121 | $249.81 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.50 | 5.858% | $40.7553 | $40.76 | $40.75 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.36 | 8.231% | $246.074 | $246.07 | $246.05 | $246.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,086.94 | $1,183.7071 | $1,183.71 | $1,183.65 | $1,183.80 | |